Ducks unlimited maintains and creates habitat, so no, its not the same logic at all. They don't even support hunters any more, its all about habitat.
Bass tourneys do not benefit the fishery at all. Its all a cash grab. Glitter boats tearing up the lakes, and killing a lot of fish. Sure, bring a few hundred people into any community it will generate revenue, but wheres the real benefit?? I value the actual fish, more than a few bucks in a small town. Without the fish, we are screwed. These guys should be doing more work to improve the fishing, not make it worse.
Legal, yes. Ethical....I dont think so, personally.
S.